Samuel Turner

Well, the long-awaited photos of the cutest baby boy are now here! :)  It has been a whirlwind of a week meeting this new little life and taking care of his five siblings for three days.  But what special  memories have been built and precious relationships strengthened.  Family is indeed a gift from the Lord!

Little Samuel is truly our "Thanksgiving baby."  His birth around this national holiday was no coincidence.   This afternoon, as I considered all the answered prayer surrounding Samuel's arrival into the world, I was both humbled and overwhelmed by the realization that God Almighty does indeed care about the concerns of his people and works out all the details in their lives for their good. Gratitude is the only fitting response to the goodness of our God.

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.

Psalm 107:1

And now for those pictures...

Before we took all the kids to the hospital to meet their new brother, some of them drew pictures to give to Mommy and Daddy.  Here we are at the "crayon station":

I love what Sarah wrote:  Sarah Baby Samuel Sweet

We also made a quick stop at Walmart on the way to find the perfect gift for Samuel.  With five exuberant children all looking at the toys, we had to settle on two gifts - and buy a third since Grace was immediately attached to one of the items we had chosen. :)

Here we are at the hospital waiting to go to Mommy and Samuel's room.  Don't they look a little excited?

The children were delighted to see Mommy and meet Samuel!!!

Besides the siblings, there was also a delighted grandma and some aunts. 

How we thank the Lord for little Samuel!  It has certainly been a most wonderful Thanksgiving.